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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.26, 1,513.38 and 461.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.26, 1,513.38 and 461.83 is: 692.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.26 : 1,513.38 = 461.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.26/1,513.38 = 461.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.26x = 1,513.38 × 461.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.26x = 698,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,920.50/1,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.51

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